Infectuously Cute Plush Microbes!

Most folks never realize how cute microbes can be when expanded 1,000,000 times and then fashioned into cuddly plush. Until now, that is. Keep one on your desktop to remind yourself that there is an "invisible" universe out there filled with very small things that can do incredible damage to much bigger things. Then go and wash your hands. Lather, rinse, repeat.

Beer Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
Come and get it! This microbe is a baker, and a brewer -- and a scientist to boot. Pretty amazing! Learn about the secrets to its success.

Blood Tube (Erythrocytes)
The life of the party, these 3 red blood cells will hold their breath until turning blue! Invite them to your next bash, and you'll have a bloody good time.

BookWorm (Anobium punctatum)
Do you have a favorite bookworm? We do! And our book-lover is sure to interest just about any bibliophile.

Botulism (Clostridium botulinum)
Latin for "sausage disease," Botulism can unquestionably bring out the wurst in people.

Brain Cell (Neuron)
The more brain cells you have, the smarter you are.

Brain-Eating Amoeba (Naegleria fowleri)
If you swim in fresh water pools, be smart or brain-eating amoeba could go to your head.

Cancer (Malignant neoplasm)
Turn it inside out and it becomes a happy, healthy cell!

Chicken Pox (Varicella-Zoster virus)
Don't be scared — a new vaccine is making chickenpox roadkill.

Common Cold (Rhinovirus)
Billions of people a year catch the cold. Now you can get one too -- without getting sick! Learn all about the Common Cold with this cuddly companion.

E. Coli (Escherichia coli)
Everyone's welcome at a barbecue. Or are they?

Egg Cell (Human Ovum)
Our egg cell would love to be the newest member of your family -- or get donated to someone special!

Flesh Eating Disease (Streptococcus pyogenes)
Caused by the same microbe responsible for strep-throats, Flesh Eating can put you on a diet -- fast.

Flu (Orthomyxoviridae)
This guy may not look too tough, but don't let his cute looks fool you! Once he and his friends show up you're in for a pretty lousy time. Learn about his weaknesses so you can avoid unwanted encounters.

Gonorrhea/The Clap (Neisseria gonorrhoeae)
One of the most common venereal diseases, Gonorrhea can be easily cured -- or avoided. Know the risks.

Meningitis (Neisseria meningitidis)A real headache - and a pain in the neck, too!

Mono/Kissing Disease (Epstein-Barr Virus)
A kiss is just a kiss -- unless she's around! 95% of the population has encountered this sweetie pie. Just think of all the fun you can have giving Mono to somebody without all the medical complications!